BA14 8SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA14 8SW

BA14 8SW, Wiltshire has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.41 per 1,000 population. This BA14 8SW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA14 postcode area, which has experienced 373 crimes and a crime rate of 7.05 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA14 8SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA14 8SW, encompassing approximately 3643 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)

BA14 8SW Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Fore Street with total crimes: 10
  • Bellefield Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

BA14 8SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2021.41-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences195.4935.71%
Shoplifting155.2187.50%
Vehicle crime74.12250.00%
Public order51.9225.00%
Burglary41.37300.00%
Other crime31.100.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-60.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2116.19-4.55%
Violence and sexual offences145.76-17.65%
Shoplifting83.84-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson52.20150.00%
Public order41.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2218.3969.23%
Violence and sexual offences176.04-15.00%
Shoplifting134.67116.67%
Public order43.57-55.56%
Other theft31.100.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.27-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.7411.11%
Anti-social behaviour135.49-31.58%
Public order93.5728.57%
Shoplifting62.470.00%
Burglary51.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.37-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.100.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1918.1190.00%
Violence and sexual offences185.21-53.85%
Public order74.94250.00%
Shoplifting61.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.6525.00%
Burglary51.3766.67%
Vehicle crime21.37-66.67%
Drugs20.55-60.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3922.7869.57%
Anti-social behaviour1010.70-16.67%
Shoplifting92.7450.00%
Vehicle crime62.47500.00%
Drugs51.6566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.37-69.23%
Burglary31.10200.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.39-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.31160.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.57-36.84%
Shoplifting63.29-25.00%
Other theft31.65-40.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Public order20.82-60.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.4938.89%
Anti-social behaviour196.8690.00%
Shoplifting85.21-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson52.20-44.44%
Other theft51.37150.00%
Public order51.37-37.50%
Bicycle theft21.370.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.94-14.29%
Shoplifting134.9418.18%
Anti-social behaviour103.57-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.7412.50%
Public order82.4760.00%
Other crime32.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Other theft20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2521.1378.57%
Violence and sexual offences216.86133.33%
Shoplifting115.76175.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.02300.00%
Public order52.200.00%
Burglary31.37200.00%
Other theft20.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.15-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences93.84-18.18%
Shoplifting42.47-50.00%
Other theft31.1050.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1615.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.390.00%
Shoplifting83.020.00%
Public order62.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.650.00%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20249
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
October 20236

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 202413
June 20246
May 20246
April 20249
March 20246
February 20248
January 202413
December 202311
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
July 202422
June 202413
May 202419
April 202410
March 202412
February 202419
January 202410
December 202325
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
July 202417
June 202420
May 202418
April 202439
March 202423
February 202425
January 202418
December 202321
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 202413
February 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA14 8SW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fore Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Bellefield Crescent
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Delamere Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Yerbury Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. York Buildings
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Seymour Court
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St James Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Silver Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Pitman Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Downhayes Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Poplar Lane
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 14. Church Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 15. Stancomb Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Manvers Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Coniston Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. The Mount
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Hammersmith Fields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Lower Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Adcroft Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Back Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Shails Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Brewery Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Union Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Keates Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Lowmead
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Roundstone Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1